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Retreat in the Woods: Foundations of Natural Intelligence

16 August 2014 19:30 to 23 August 2014
Chisholme House, Hawick, Scottish Borders, TD9 7PH
Beshara School


…a time to un-plug from the cyper-hive, as Ray Mears would say

Seven days of self-discovery in a retreat environment, free from phones, internet and electricity – living in yurts on the edge of the forest in the company of your fellow students and facilitators.

Preparing and cooking all our meals ourselves on open fires, and other outdoor activities are part of the course, as is conversation at night around the campfire. The ground of all our study, work and living together is the moment-by-moment awareness of the unity of all existence.

On this course we are not going back to nature. Through living close to nature we learn to appreciate how much we depend on it, how we are inseparable from and responsible for it... just as we depend on others, are one with one another and, at the same time, are responsible for each other.

The course takes place on the Chisholme Estate, with a few forays out onto the adjoining open moorland. Course facilitators live, work and study alongside course participants throughout the seven days.

 

“This course is a completely wonderful adventure. Over the week you become immersed in the experience and in the bubble that forms around you and the rest of the group – you feel you are in a totally safe place where you can be open and vulnerable and really think about who you are, and your place in the world.” Georgie, 2014

Practicalities: This course is fully residential, with accommodation in yurts. Fees include all food and accommodation. The course begins with supper at 7pm on Saturday night. You are advised to arrive a little in advance in order to settle into your yurt. The course will end the following Saturday at 2pm.

Location: The location is in the grounds of Chisholme House, a beautiful estate in the moors of the Scottish Borders, an hour from Edinburgh, Newcastle and Carlisle.

Cost: £375 or £210 for under 26 years old

Note on course fees: There are no standard concessions offered on most courses, because the fees are already kept as low as possible. We try to ensure the courses are accessible to those on low incomes however so please write to secretary@beshara.org to enquire about reduced course fees or busary possibilities if you would find the cost prohibitive.

Booking: Click on the 'Book your place' box at the top of this page, or write to secretary@beshara.org / call +44 (0)1450 880215 to book. 

Do not hesitate to write to us, if you would like any additional information.

£375 or £210 for under 26 years old

 Book your place 


…a time to un-plug from the cyper-hive, as Ray Mears would say

Seven days of self-discovery in a retreat environment, free from phones, internet and electricity – living in yurts on the edge of the forest in the company of your fellow students and facilitators.

Preparing and cooking all our meals ourselves on open fires, and other outdoor activities are part of the course, as is conversation at night around the campfire. The ground of all our study, work and living together is the moment-by-moment awareness of the unity of all existence.

On this course we are not going back to nature. Through living close to nature we learn to appreciate how much we depend on it, how we are inseparable from and responsible for it... just as we depend on others, are one with one another and, at the same time, are responsible for each other.

The course takes place on the Chisholme Estate, with a few forays out onto the adjoining open moorland. Course facilitators live, work and study alongside course participants throughout the seven days.

 

“This course is a completely wonderful adventure. Over the week you become immersed in the experience and in the bubble that forms around you and the rest of the group – you feel you are in a totally safe place where you can be open and vulnerable and really think about who you are, and your place in the world.” Georgie, 2014

Practicalities: This course is fully residential, with accommodation in yurts. Fees include all food and accommodation. The course begins with supper at 7pm on Saturday night. You are advised to arrive a little in advance in order to settle into your yurt. The course will end the following Saturday at 2pm.

Location: The location is in the grounds of Chisholme House, a beautiful estate in the moors of the Scottish Borders, an hour from Edinburgh, Newcastle and Carlisle.

Cost: £375 or £210 for under 26 years old

Note on course fees: There are no standard concessions offered on most courses, because the fees are already kept as low as possible. We try to ensure the courses are accessible to those on low incomes however so please write to secretary@beshara.org to enquire about reduced course fees or busary possibilities if you would find the cost prohibitive.

Booking: Click on the 'Book your place' box at the top of this page, or write to secretary@beshara.org / call +44 (0)1450 880215 to book. 

Do not hesitate to write to us, if you would like any additional information.

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